COVID-19 victims would be buried as per their religious customs: DK DC

Team Udayavani, Apr 24, 2020, 7:53 PM IST

Mangaluru: In the backdrop of protest staged by locals against cremation of the 75-year-old woman, who tested positive for coronavirus Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sindhu B on Friday stated that there is no chance of anyone getting infected from a corpse.

Protocols as laid by the Centre with regard to cremation of Covid 19 patients will be followed, said Sindhu in a press release.

The release added that the COVID-19 victims would be buried as per their religious customs. Not more than 20 people would be allowed to perform the last rites. Even closest relatives of the deceased would not be allowed to touch or bathe the body, the release said.

The guidelines also advised safety measures to be taken by people working in the crematorium such as wearing of PPEs, gloves etc.